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A Psychological Discussion of Selected Cards Lecture by Stephen Foster, Ph.D. Friday, September 29, 2006, 7 pm Entry: $8-members, $10-non-members Tarot is a series of images that has been in existence for centuries. Many of the images are similar to alchemical images and can be approached psychologically in the same way that Jung approached alchemy. In 1952, Jung proposed his theory of synchronicity: “an acausal connecting principle,” “often linking the psychic and material worlds.” If one were to draw a card from the Tarot deck and view it as a synchronicity, then we can ask the question, “What is the psychological significance of this image at this time?” In this lecture, Dr. Foster will explore the personal and collective psychological significance of the Tarot cards Death, Temperance, and the Devil. Stephen Foster is a Candidate with the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, Denver Seminar. He has a M.A. in Psychology from Regis University and a private psychotherapy practice in Boulder . Interested in the psychology of C. G. Jung for over 20 years, he has worked with Tarot cards for over 25 years, including lectures, workshops, and professional readings. He holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and works in the environmental field.
Friday, October 27, 2006, 7 pm Entry: $10-members, $12-non-members Jung once wrote: "A psychoneurosis must be understood, ultimately, as the suffering of a soul which has not discovered its meaning." Think about that. Looked at in this way, the question of meaning is no longer a ridiculously unanswerable philosophical question. It is a deeply urgent personal question which must be answered individually and lived authentically or our soul suffers: we flounder; we lose life's direction; courage and confidence fail us. This talk will look at the archetypal quest for meaning and its implications for our lives and for the healing sought through psychotherapy. Cindy Smock is a Diplomate Jungian Analyst who has her private practice in both Gunnison and Denver . In addition, she is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Addictions Counselor III. Cindy has been interested in Jung since 1973. For many years she has also been interested in Zen Buddhism and in how these two powerful traditions can communicate with each other.
Lecture by Bob Bongiovanni, M.A. and Jungian teacher and therapist Friday, November 17 , 2006, 7 pm Entry: $8-members, $10-non-members Bob will explore some of the central texts of Gnosticism—the gospels of Thomas, John, and Philip, and The Hymn of the Pearl —and explore the ways in which these beautiful works parallel and expand a Jungian framework for understanding the deeper meaning of human life. Beginning in 1918, Carl Jung began a decades-long exploration of Gnosticism, a philosophical and religious system with roots deep in human history that was ruthlessly suppressed by the early fathers of the Christian church. In Gnostic scripture he found many parallels for his own discoveries about the psyche—the existence of the collective unconscious, with the transcendent Self at the center, speaking to us through dreams and synchronicities as we journey through a worldly life of seductive illusions. Bob Bongiovanni has taught courses and lectured on Jungian topics for over 15 years. As a public health professional, he has applied Jungian principles for health promotion and social change, particularly in the fields of community mobilization, substance abuse, and HIV prevention. He holds a M.A. in Community Psychology from Regis University and was certified by the Jung Association of Teachers and Therapists in Denver .
Jungian Odyssey by Paul W. Burke Friday, December 8 , 2006, 7 pm Entry: Free-members, $5-non-members The December Jung Society lecture takes the form of an odyssey, with a person from our community reflecting on their life journey and on their search for meaning from a Jungian perspective. Paul Burke gives us a brief overview of his journey. Growing up largely without parental intervention as an attachment-deficiency-disordered, latchkey, only child to conservative atheist parents, I learned to perform and created an impressive persona. As a 26-year-old Airborne Ranger Army captain, Vietnam veteran, West Point graduate, husband and father, I somehow did not think of myself as "a man." After the military, my major associations were work, the Republican Party, and a men's service club. Though my life seemed to go well, I was never really satisfied or peaceful. At age 47½, a spiritual call severely interrupted the continuity of my life. After moving to California , the spiritual "honeymoon" of about 4 years ended in the Fall: almost total personal deconstruction. Betrayed in love, my wealth squandered, I was "homeless." My inner child felt totally abandoned. Thus ensued the Dark Night of the Soul. Paul Burke, B.A., is a writer, editor, facilitator, and pilgrim. Mr. Burke is the founder and facilitator of "Life, Meaning, & Videotape," a movie-based dialogue program that looks for meaning in life. He has had a varied career including process facilitation and visioning; community service; meeting and event planning and facilitation; communications; project management; organizational management and operations; public relations, marketing, and business development; government and politics; design, development, planning, and research; and computer technical work. LOCATION OF EVENTS All events occur at Unity Church in the Rockies, 1945 Mesa Road in Colorado Springs , Colorado , about 1 mile west of Interstate 25 and mid-way between the I-25 exits of Uintah Street (Exit 143) and Fillmore Street (Exit 145). INFORMATION Contact us at 527-0622, 685-4205, or jungsocietycs@peoplepc.com C. G. Jung Society of Colorado Springs Winter-Spring, 2007, Events (7 pm week-night start time) Feb. 9: Puddi Kulberg , MA & LPC, on "The Frog King and Iron Heinrich" SPECIAL WEEKEND March 9-10: James Hollis, PhD & Zurich -trained Jungian analyst, on "Why Myth Matters: Constructing a Mature Spirituality." He has a private practice in Houston and is a nationally recognized Jungian analyst. He is the author of 12 books, including Tracking the Gods: the Place of Myth in Modern Life and Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life , the focus of these weekend events, in case you would like to read them in advance. See the detailed description of these events on the next page. April 13: Joe L. McNair, PhD, on "Splendor Solis” May 11: Lara Newton, MA & Jungian analyst, on "Brothers and Sisters: The Psychology of Companionship" SEASON MEMBERSHIP (Fall thru Spring) Membership is still only $10--what it was in 1987! Please join our non-profit organization or renew your membership. Membership entitles you to: 1. A member newsletter describing each event for our fall through spring season. 2. A reduced entry fee at each of our seven or eight events per season. 3. Stimulating events, making the ideas of Carl G. Jung more accessible. 4. The opportunity to discuss Jung's ideas with others similarly interested. You may join by mail or at any scheduled event. We look forward to seeing you this coming season. PLEASE PRINT: NAME:_____________________________ STREET:_________________________________________________APT.__________ CITY:______________________________ STATE, ZIP:_________________________ PHONE : ( ) _______________________ EMAIL (only if you want your member newsletters by email; if no email here, we will send them by Postal Service mail): ____________________________________ ____________________________________ If you gave us your email and wish to return to Postal Service mailings, check here ( ). Make checks payable and send to: C. G. Jung Society of Colorado Springs P. O. Box 2277 Colorado Springs CO 80901-2277  Advance Notice! Plan now to join us for a special weekend with James Hollis, Ph.D. on Why Myth Matters: Constructing a Mature Spirituality Friday & Saturday, March 9-10, 2007 Why Myth Matters: Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life (Friday lecture) Why does myth matter? How are we brought to a new responsibility for the personal myth in the second half of life? How do we recover our personal authority through which to construct a personal myth? What does a mature spirituality look like? *** The Two Great Mythic Cycles: Quest and Death/Rebirth (Saturday morning lecture & workshop) What is the archetypal pattern of the quest? Where does it show up in our lives and summon us to further development? What is the cycle of sacrifice, the summons to die in order to live more abundantly? How were these two great cycles rendered historically, and where are they in contemporary life? *** Conceiving the Personal Myth (Saturday afternoon workshop) What is the “personal” myth, and what is mine? How can I begin to reconceive my journey and recover orienting points of reference, depth, dignity, and purpose in a distracting, secular world? *** James Hollis, Ph.D. and a Zurich-trained Jungian analyst, has a private practice in Houston, Texas, and is the author of 12 books, including Tracking the Gods: the Place of Myth in Modern Life and Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life . He is the Executive Director of the Jung Educational Center of Houston and is a Senior Training Analyst for the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts. He is also the vice-president of the Philemon Foundation, which is dedicated to publishing the complete works of Jung (over half of Jung's writings are not yet published).
Offered by Jungian analyst Kathryn Kuisle, Ph.D., (719) 527-0622, on Wednesday evenings: Fairy Tale Exploration: Sep 20, Oct 4 & 25, Nov 8 & 29, Dec 13 (7-9 p.m.) Dream Group: Sep 13 & 27, Oct 11, Nov 1 & 15, Dec 6 (7-9 p.m.) What difference would it make in my life if I paid attention to Carl Jung's concepts and acted on them? How would my life be different? How would my life be more difficult? More rewarding? No difference at all? How would others around me be affected? Would you like some answers to such questions? Then you definitely want to attend both this lecture and this workshop. Event changes and specific dates are added as they become available. You can write to us at the C. G. Jung Society of Colorado Springs, P.O. Box 2277, Colorado Springs CO 80901. |
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